Life
September 9, 1924
When was President Nelson born?
President Nelson did an open heart surgery on this future prophet.
Who was Spencer W Kimball?
This is one of the meanings of the word Israel.
What is "Let God Prevail"? "Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day? Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? Are you willing to let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? Are you willing to have your will swallowed up in His?"
Oct 2020
This is our latter-day survival guide
What is the Book of Mormon?
"Few things build faith more than does regular immersion in the Book of Mormon. No other book testifies of Jesus Christ with such power and clarity. Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would help us most. The Book of Mormon is our latter-day survival guide."
October 2020
Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.
What is 2 Nephi 2:25?
9+1. Ten total.
How many children does President Nelson have?
9 girls and 1 boy
168
How many temples has President Nelson announced?
It is a delight!
What is the Sabbath? "In my much younger years, I studied the work of others who had compiled lists of things to do and things not to do on the Sabbath. It wasn’t until later that I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and don’ts. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, “What sign do I want to give to God?” That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear."
April 2015
We need to increase our spiritual capacity to receive this.
What is personal revelation?
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Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation."
April 2018
It is upon the rock of our Redeemer...that you must build your foundation.
What is Helaman 5:12?
16 years old
How old was President Nelson when he was baptized?
President Nelson was the first prophet to meet this type of major religious leader.
Who is the Pope?
Pope Francis, March 2019 in the Vatican
He is always the answer.
Who is Jesus Christ? "Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Learn more about His Atonement, His love, His mercy, His doctrine, and His restored gospel of healing and progression. Turn to Him! Follow Him!"
April 2023
He taught that women have direct access to this spiritual treasure.
What is the power of God? "How I yearn for you to understand that the restoration of the priesthood is just as relevant to you as a woman as it is to any man. Because the Melchizedek Priesthood has been restored, both covenant-keeping women and men have access to “all the spiritual blessings of the church” or, we might say, to all the spiritual treasures the Lord has for His children.
Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God. Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power.
The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God’s power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the priesthood."
Oct 2019
There must be an atonement made, ... an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
At a play at the University of Utah
Where did President Nelson meet his first wife?
In September 2018, President Nelson gave what is believed to be the first address by a President of the Church in a language other than his native tongue.
What is Spanish?
It means being spiritually minded.
What is "Think Celestial"? "Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import. Far too many people live as though this life is all there is. However, your choices today will determine three things: where you will live throughout all eternity, the kind of body with which you will be resurrected, and those with whom you will live forever. So, think celestial."
Oct 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
What is the correct name of the Church? "Joseph Smith did not name the Church restored through him; neither did Mormon. It was the Savior Himself who said, “For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”4
Even earlier, in AD 34, our resurrected Lord gave similar instruction to members of His Church when He visited them in the Americas. At that time He said:
“Ye shall call the church in my name. …
“And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if a church be called in Moses’ name then it be Moses’ church; or if it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called in my name then it is my church.”
Thus, the name of the Church is not negotiable. When the Savior clearly states what the name of His Church should be and even precedes His declaration with, “Thus shall my church be called,” He is serious. And if we allow nicknames to be used or adopt or even sponsor those nicknames ourselves, He is offended.
What’s in a name or, in this case, a nickname? When it comes to nicknames of the Church, such as the “LDS Church,” the “Mormon Church,” or the “Church of the Latter-day Saints,” the most important thing in those names is the absence of the Savior’s name. To remove the Lord’s name from the Lord’s Church is a major victory for Satan. When we discard the Savior’s name, we are subtly disregarding all that Jesus Christ did for us—even His Atonement."
If men come unto me ... then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
What is Ether 12:27?
He started learning this language when President Kimball encouraged the congregation to learn it.
What is Mandarin Chinese?
He has studied 13 languages: English, French, Latin, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Czech, and Romanian
He pioneered it in Utah on November 9, 1955.
When did President Nelson perform the first open heart surgery in Utah?
Comes from focusing on Jesus Christ and His gospel.
What is joy?
"My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."
Oct 2016
“The greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth today”!
What is the gathering of Israel?
"My dear extraordinary youth, you were sent to earth at this precise time, the most crucial time in the history of the world, to help gather Israel. There is nothing happening on this earth right now that is more important than that. There is nothing of greater consequence. Absolutely nothing."
June 2018
The Lord God ... revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
What is Amos 3:7?